Pixi Antioxidant Tonic for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Betula Alba Juice
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your oily skin due to the humectant properties of glycerin, but it lacks targeted ingredients to effectively address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While glycerin provides general soothing benefits, the formula does not contain sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin feels fine.
- Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏱absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
- Applying the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin helps your face absorb it better. This keeps your oily skin balanced and hydrated.
- Be sure to avoid the eye area when applying. Do a patch test before your first use to check for any reaction.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers find this product deeply hydrating and plumping, often resulting in a radiant glow and a unique serum-like texture. It is also frequently noted for its soothing properties, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Some users report a sticky finish, and a smaller number experienced irritation or breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration and plumping Mostly Mentioned
- “deeply hydrates and balances”
- “leaves skin plumper”
- “restores elasticity”
- “skin feels thirsty without it”
Boosts radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “adds a healthy glow”
- “brighter appearance”
- “instantly renewed radiance”
- “skin looks luminous”
Unique serum-like texture Often Mentioned
- “unique gel-like texture”
- “essence serum hybrid”
- “viscous and rich”
- “absorbs well”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “knocks my redness down”
- “very soothing”
- “no burning or stinging”
Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
- “slightly tacky to touch”
- “leaves a film”
- “sticky at first”
- “feels heavy”
Application difficulties Rarely Noted
- “hard to use with cotton pad”
- “wastes product on pads”
- “better to use hands”
Skin irritation or breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “slight burning sensation”
- “irritated my skin”
- “rough texture after use”
Value and size concerns Rarely Noted
- “100ml is quite small”
- “not worth the price”
- “finished too quickly”
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Questions and answers
How well does Pixi Antioxidant Tonic work for oily acne-prone skin?
Pixi Antioxidant Tonic works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin because it offers nice hydration through glycerin, but it lacks targeted ingredients to control oil and manage blemishes. A product of this type needs to include ingredients that balance oil and soothe breakouts, such as beta-glucan and sodium hyaluronate, to truly fit this skin type.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps make this toner a good fit by offering moderate hydration and soothing benefits for oily skin. However, this skin type needs a product with targeted ingredients to effectively address acne and control excess oil.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Bilberry Fruit Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
In a routine for oily acne-prone skin, use this hydrating toner in the morning after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is safe and gives moderate moisture, but an average fit for this skin also needs targeted ingredients for breakouts and oil control.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner alongside retinol by applying it right after cleansing and before your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation on your oily skin, though an oily acne-prone routine needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and oil control to work best.
How often should I use it?
You can use this toner in your morning routine, and weekly as part of your routine after a cleansing mask, because it provides moderate hydration that is safe for your oily skin. Since it lacks targeted ingredients for blemishes, oily acne-prone skin needs a toner that also includes oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for acne and oil control, oily acne-prone skin needs a toner with acne-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing agents.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Fermented bilberry extract improved wrinkle depth, skin smoothness, roughness, firmness, elasticity, antioxidant capacity, and complexion evenness compared to a placebo in 66 subjects over 84 days.
Nutrients, 2024Topical application of oil-in-water creams containing wild bilberry leaves extract and seeds oil produced significant beneficial effects on the skin of healthy human volunteers.
Antioxidants, 2021Bilberry fruit extract incorporated into chitosan-based hydrogels demonstrated antioxidant, anti-hyaluronidase, and anti-tyrosinase activities, supporting their potential use in topical anti-aging preparations.
Antioxidants, 2024Betula alba bark extract and Empetrum nigrum fruit juice upregulated barrier genes, strengthened the skin barrier, and showed significantly better skin restructuring, hydration, and TEWL compared to placebo and 3% niacinamide.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
Why other toners fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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